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Arabela, New Mexico
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 Arabela, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Arabela, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 5,479 ft (1,670 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
88351
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 903252 |
Arabela is a small, unincorporated community located in Lincoln County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is a rural area, found about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) east of the town of Capitan.
History of Arabela
A post office was opened in Arabela in 1901. It was named by a person called Andy Richardson. He chose the name "Arabela" after a local woman named Arabela Barela. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1928.
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